School Tuition: Myself
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Paying for Child's College Tuition?
Asked by M.H. from Raleigh
on November 21, 2010
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Another question on here (about size of family) got me thinking about what the "norm" is for college and children paying these days? I know that every family handles i...
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- My parents paid for both my college education and my brother's 100% and it did not cause us to take it any less seriously. Maybe it's more about the values you instil...
- We're in kind of an odd boat, because we homeschool. In our state it's FREE for highschool students to take as many college courses as they wish (in our state it's cal...
- People have a lot of different views on this topic. You have to do what you feel is right for your family. My husband and I feel it is our parental obligation to g...
College Tuition: Whose Responsibility Is It?
Asked by A.B. from Pittsburgh
on August 7, 2011
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I have thoughts on pros and cons of both sides to this, but I'm very curious as to what your thoughts are.
* Provided college is the right choice for your child, th...
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- Here's the deal my parents made with my brothers and me. They paid our tuition, but we only had four years. Anything beyond four years had to come out of our pocket. I...
- I think if parents are able to help their children with college or after-school training tuition, then that's awesome, but there's nothing wrong with a kid having to c...
- If any of our children want a college degree, we believe it should be done as cheaply, quickly and as close to home as possible. The first two years are high school re...
What Is a "Normal" Amount of Child Support Payment?
Asked by S.P. from Minneapolis
on March 26, 2010
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My daughter's father and I have been talking about appropriate child support payments. (He and I have been apart for nine years and have a very amicable relationship....
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- There's a website to calculate all that. I'm unemployed and it's based on that website calculation assuming I can make $14 an hour when I find work. He covers medica...
- Since the two of you seem to have such a friendly relationship, they way my ex and I handle money might work for you. We calculated our daughter's expenses/budget (day...
- I agree with Dawn. Check and DO RESEARCH and don't base the numbers on what other people say.
Tuition Problems
Asked by A.G. from Baton Rouge
on October 10, 2010
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I am a parent of a very good preschool and it is amazing the number of parents that are late payers or don't want to pay at all. They believe the daycare is supposed t...
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- The only times we've ever paid our daycare late is if we didnt come in that Friday. I pay every two weeks when I get paid, and occasionally she doesnt go on Friday so ...
- It is poor business on the part of the preschool. They are business and should be running it accordingly. Do not feel bad for them, they should policies in place to pr...
- Are you venting? I guess I don't understand why it affects you. You are a parent of a preschooler, you pay your dues when they are due. End of story. It's up to th...
Private School in NJ
Asked by M.G. from New York
on January 18, 2012
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Good afternoon,
Can anyone give me me an idea of what I am to expect from enrolling my 5yr old in Catholic School? There a lot more to it than I thought, seems. I ...
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- Maybe you want to look for a different one. My daughter attended a Catholic school too, they were not as strict. We did have fundraising but we have many options th...
- Move out of Keansburg. I am not trying to be rude...you know what I mean.
- Wow, we're just right across the border and you make us sound like winers. I'm feeling alot better about our requirements at NDS in PA. Parents have to put in 30 hours...
Disappointed in Career
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on January 21, 2012
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Hi everyone. A little background of my life before I go into detail. I have been married for almost 7 years. My husband and I have 3 beautiful children, 2 daughters ag...
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- I have several friends MUCH older than you who are in nursing school. Don't give up hope, my husband is in his 30's and is considering doing a full career change to be...
- You seem to want to get into the medical setting. Do that. There are many types of positions. You could consider becoming a doctor's assistant, for which people do ...
- I would not go back to school for something I was not interested in for the long run. I agree with the others about going to your local community college. My niece i...
Unfair Payments and Holidays
Asked by T.A. from New York
on October 14, 2009
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I work in a group family day care and my boss closes on days like veterans day, columbus day, the day before thanksgiving , thanksgiving itself and two weeks in christ...
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- Hi T., I have never worked in a child care facility, but I have had some experience with a few as a working mom. On holidays, they were usually closed, just like...
- This is just from my experience. I worked for a family daycare and she too had all state holidays off. Written into each parents contract was that these holidays were ...
- Hi T., I would check with the labor department/labor board.
Money & Marriage
Asked by H.V. from Cleveland
on March 31, 2011
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How is Money handled in your marriage?
Do you agree with the statement "I make the money, I make the rules"
I'm just curious as to what goes on with money in other p...
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- Hubby makes the money, I only work PT and bring in very little money. I am responsible for paying all the bills. We have a joint account and both have access to the $...
- The majority of our income comes from my husband. He pays the bills, and each month I tell him how much I need to shop...and that's how much he gives me. If I add 20...
- We both bring home income, we have separate bank accounts, and we split the bills proportional to our respective incomes.
Great Career move...not Sure Though
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on May 4, 2010
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I have been offered a great job that would not only expand my career, but help my family more as well. This job requires a MINIMUM of six weeks of travel, in two week ...
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- I would take the job and do your best to relieve your mommy guilt. You have no choice... you owe money and do not have a great deal coming in. Your husband will pick u...
- Actually YOU have said it all by expressing your excitement at the new employment option, though carefully listing the pros and cons. If your husband is supportive of ...
- I guess it depends on how great the raise would be, plus if there is ZERO opportunity for professional growth with your current company, plus if they will let you pay ...
Do You Work Because You "Have" to or Because You "Want" To?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 26, 2011
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I work PT (2 days per week). Mostly because I want to. To cover my personal bills and expenses, and "extras" etc.
I think if I wanted to, I could not work at all an...
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- I PLANNED on returning back to work until my job was 'eliminated' after a month after I announced I was pregnant. Since then I've been a SAHM but during the school...
- I don't think WORK is what someone pays us for as much as it is what the human race is designed for. Everything good and constructive is a type of work. The Bible sa...
- I am a single mom of 3 boys so I work because I have to. I think that even if this wasn't the situation I probably would still work at least part time.
